Sicker Than Most
Sicker Than Most
Sicker Than Most #4: Jil talks getting arrested in Mexico, Homeless in LA and Fresno YPAA
Sicker Than Most #4: Jil talks getting arrested in Mexico, Homeless in LA and Fresno YPAA
Sicker Than Most #4: Jil talks getting arrested in Mexico, Homeless in LA and Fresno YPAA
Friday 25th October 2019
Hear Jil's gripping story of addiction, arrest in Mexico, homelessness in LA, and finding sobriety at 23 on 'Sicker Than Most'.
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Get the buttons here!Jil's Rollercoaster: From Mexican Jail to Sobriety at 23
This disease is deadly, but people have a much better life too. You are lovable and you are forgivable.
Imagine being arrested in Mexico, homeless in Los Angeles, and battling a prescription painkiller addiction—all before the age of 23. That's the wild ride Jil shares in this episode of 'Sicker Than Most'. She opens up about her chaotic journey through addiction, from smuggling drugs to hitting rock bottom on the streets of LA.
But Jil's story doesn't end there; it's also about her incredible turnaround and how she found sobriety in a world where young people in recovery were few and far between. Jil's candid recounting starts with her early days, when alcohol and drugs seemed like the answer to everything. She describes how she would hit up pharmacies without prescriptions and smuggle her loot back, living life in a haze.
Her addiction spiraled out of control, leading to her arrest in Mexico and subsequent homelessness in LA. Family interventions and treatment centers came and went, but nothing stuck until Jil decided she wanted sobriety for herself. Being young in recovery wasn't easy for Jil. She talks about the isolation she felt and the lack of peers in the recovery rooms. Yet, she persevered, diving deep into the 12-step program and making amends through the ninth step.
Today, Jil is not just sober but thriving, actively participating in steps 10, 11, and 12 to maintain her newfound life. Jil's story is both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope. She emphasizes that long-term sobriety can't be achieved for someone else; it has to be a personal commitment. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even when addiction feels like an unbeatable foe, recovery is possible.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Jil's story offers invaluable insights and inspiration.